MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working off side (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (pump/pipe) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking fluid (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (pump/pipe) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake has no reserve travel
Front axle swivels damp
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Foot well outer skin corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Floor cross member corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear bearing has slight play
Offside Rear shock damp
front swivel hubs leaking
handbrake light inop
Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear bearing has slight play
Offside Rear shock damp
front swivel hubs leaking
handbrake light inop
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Both front hub seals leaking badley
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Main beam tell tail warning light not working
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
side light tell tail warning light not working
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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C680 YNG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C680 YNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C680 YNG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1985.
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